The complete Basics Curriculum for Self-taught Artists is a series of 3 videos.
If you’re a beginner, this curriculum is a great way to get a comprehensive overview of the skills and topics you’ll want to learn, regardless of what you want to ultimately focus on.
The Curriculum’s document is a complete resource for all 3 videos.
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Basics Part 1
- Daily Sketchbook
- Art Prompts
- Art Prof Photo Reference Collection
- Draw Along
- Drawing from a Mirror
- Gesture Drawing from Life
- Drawing Spaces on Site
- Ideas Brainstorming
- Thumbnail Sketches
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Basics Part 2
- Study Artworks
- Contextualize your art
- Study Art History
- Art History Resources
- Mastercopies
- Study Contemporary Art
- Contemporary Art Resources
- Art Books
- Study Composition
- 2D Composition
- Shapes & Sizes
- Subject & Mood
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Basics Part 3
- Craftsmanship
- Artist Books
- 3D Design
- Elements of Art
- Value
- Line
- Shape
- Texture
- Space
- Form
- Color Theory
- Complementary Colors
- Color Schemes
- Purple & Yellow
- Underpainting Techniques
- Mixing Flesh Tones
- Critique
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